"No Mow May"

TomL replied on 03/06/2023 23:25

Posted on 03/06/2023 23:25

In April, the following comments were posted on the Cub's News page:-

"The Caravan and Motorhome Club is excited to announce that we will be taking part in “No Mow May” for the second year running on our network of Club campsites. No Mow May is Plantlife’s annual campaign which encourages not only people but businesses as well to not to mow during the month of May to help provide spaces for nature to thrive by letting grass and wildflowers grow. 

Sadly, since the 1970’s nearly 97% of wildflower meadows have been lost, and that means a vital loss of food for our natural pollinators like bees and butterflies which are also at risk of disappearing. We’re hoping that these efforts will help support the amazing work that Plantlife are doing on a daily basis"

I've read some comments on the Club Together Discussions pages which feature a number of grumbles about the fact that some pitches look untidy and perhaps grass between pitches should have been cut. Whilst I support the general policy of supporting wildlife and wildflowers, my simple question is "What happens to the food supplies, the bees, butterflies and other pollinators once the long grass has been cut and we return to "normal" cuttings in future months?"

 

brue replied on 04/07/2023 14:49

Posted on 04/07/2023 14:49

Out at NT Barrington Court today where hay has been made from the unmown areas. Managing the land in a productive way prevents tangled and clogged undergrowth etc. smile

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